Professionals in International Trade

PIT Board & Committee Member Positions

ABOUT PIT

Founded in 2015, Professionals in International Trade (PIT) was founded with the mission to connect and support like-minded individuals who work and share a common interest in international trade and investment, business and foreign affairs.

PIT’s aim is to create opportunities for members to connect on both a social and professional level and to help foster long-term relationships built on trust and business collaboration. Today PIT has become a leading Association for professionals in international trade in Sydney with ambitions to expand to other Australian states and overseas.

HOW
IS PIT MANAGED?

PIT is an officially registered Association under NSW Fair Trading. It is managed by an Executive Board and Committee Members who support specific operational aspects of the Association. Board Members and Committee Members are elected and agree to meet and communicate regularly to oversee the effective running of the Association.

PIT’s Key Board & Committee Positions include:

Position

Status

1. CHAIR & PUBLIC OFFICER

Board Member

2. VICE-CHAIR

Board Member

3. SECRETARY

Board Member

4. TREASURER

Board Member

5. ASSISTANT TREASURER

Committee Member

6. HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS

Board Member

7. PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE MEMBER

Committee Member

8. HEAD OF MEMBERSHIP

Board Member

9. JOB BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER

Committee Member

10. HEAD OF MARKETING
& COMMUNICATIONS

Board Member

11. SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE MEMBER – LINKEDIN & TWITTER

Committee Member

12. WEBSITE MANAGER COMMITTEE MEMBER

Committee Member

13. HEAD OF EVENTS

Board Member

WHY BE A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER?

Strengthen your personal branding and profile
as an international business professional

Learn new skills and competencies that will
benefit your personal and professional aspirations

Improve your network in the international
trade sector

Further PIT’s mission to connect and support
the international trade & investment community

Be part of a high performing team of industry
professionals

WHAT QUALITIES ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER?

Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in international business and relations

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills

Ability to think and plan strategically

Outstanding written communication and attention to detail

Ability to network and liaise with a range of high-level stakeholders

PIT is a not-for-profit organisation created to support the international business community.

All Board Members are volunteers and not remunerated for their time.

ELECTION PROCEDURE FOR NEW BOARD MEMBER & COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITIONS

Detailed position descriptions will be shared with all interested candidates who write to pitnsw@gmail.com to express their interest to join PIT by 5pm Tuesday 11 December.

Interested candidates will then be asked to submit by 8pm Friday 14th of December: A copy of their CV and a ½ Page – 1 Page Letter of Motivation responding to the position that they would like to apply for outlining why they believe they would be the best fit. This should include any plans as to how they plan to contribute towards the growth of the Association.

Candidates are welcomed to join the PIT Board Meeting at 6pm on Monday 17th of December where they will be given the opportunity to present themselves and their application for a position (for candidates unable to attend, they can submit a video pitch to pitnsw@gmail.com by 8pmFriday 14th of December – for large video files we recommend using WeTransfer).

After all the candidates have been heard, an anonymous vote will be taken of members present to elect the new position holders. Due to their previous contribution to PIT, existing Board Members will be given to 2 votes each to use on themselves or another candidate.

All elected Board Members will serve a trial period of 6 months after which their contribution and adherence to their elected position will be evaluated against a set of criteria by the Chair.

PIT’s mission is to connect and support like-minded individuals who work and share a common interest in international trade & investment, business and foreign affairs.